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National Republican., 1887-12-30
Internal Revenue is a War Tax.

During the holiday season, when men are
best to call attention to subjects which, In
ordinary times, might prove irritating.
From the Democratic platform 1884;
From the foundation of this government the
taxes collected at the custom houses have
been the chief source of federal reven Ie; such
they must continue to be. Moreover, many
industries have come to rely upon legislation
for successful continuance, so that any change
Ofthe law must at every step be reGardful Of
the l9lOr and capital invested.
The system Of direct taxation kuown as the
internal revenue is war tax.
Resolutions Of the Georgia Legislature,
approved Feb, %, 1887:
Whereas the internal revenue laws OF the
United States, in relation to taxes aud licanse
upon the dlstillation of fruit, are bearing
heavily upon poor but worthy, class Of our
people, and estranging lhom from the govern
ment; and whereas the pay Of officials Gjn-
nCcted with the Internal revenue deplrtneut,
in relation thereto, Is oilen more than the tax
collected and paid into the treasury Of the
United States, and thereby imposing an unjust
burden upon our people, which Is lmpollti1
and uDwise; therefore,
RtSOluCd, That our senators in Congress be
instructed and our representatives In Congress
requested TO urge upon the Congress OF the
United States to repeal or modify so much Of
the internal revenue laws of the Uaited States
rs requires liCerse or tax upon the dstllla.
tiOn OF fruits.
Roolrcd, That copy of these resolutions be
transmitted by the governor Of this State to
our senators and representatives In Congress,
Acorrespondent OF the Philadelphia Tines
(Dem,) says
The bottom has dropped completely OUT Of
the movement 10 reduce the surplus revenue
by free trade methods. The representative
have been hearing from their constituents IN
no uumist'Eable terms. The Democrats who
were so yocifeTous In their criticism OF Mr.
Randall ms an obstruclor are now turning to
him TO lead them out OF their desperate straits,
The CONSERVATION Of the leaders of the Demo.
cratic majority in the House is almost without
bounds Mr. Randall and his friends alone
maintain their equanimity. Mr., Randall is
receiving the most gratifying assurances OF Gp.
probation Of his course from all parts OF the
country.
Mr.. II. II. Carlton, one of the new mem
bers Of Congress from Georgia, said to a
correspondent OF the Atlanta Constitution
in regard to revenue reduction;
They do not go far enough, am opposed
10 the internal revenue, because II was levied
National Republican., 1887-12-30
"liV NDf ,

There Is one branch OF the liquor traflic
which might well be prohibited. 1t is the
importation OF all kinds Of liquors, wines,
and spirits. This would at once suppress a
traffic which Is not necessary, and reduce
the revenues upward OF S5OOO,OO0.
If 1t be objected that this limited proposI-
tlon is equally unjust with the local pro.
hibitory laws of whl ID so many complain,
the object might be attained by doubling or
trebliDg the present duties, The dudes to
whom everything foreign is necessary are
able to pay the enhanced price, and ought
to pay handsomely of thu taxes which this
government requires, Others who indulge
In luXurles can certainly satisfy their apps
tltcs with home manufactures. AS the
liquor traffic Is considered a sort OF neces.
sary evil, the domestic production should
be sufficient, Importing evil Is neither
good policy nor good morals.
We throw out this suggestion for the
benefit Of those who are in search pf ways
and means to reduce the revenues. 1t is
one Of score of subjects which would
make up quite an aggregate without dis.
turbiDg any home industry. Therefore 1t
wlllnot interfere with the colossal schemes
OF tarlfr-smasher Mills.
National Republican., 1887-12-30
A Nimhle Journalist,

About ten days ago he Raleigh IN. C.)
NGrs and Observer, the leading Democratic
paper Of that state, in II desperate effort
to get in line with the Presidents message,
herocally exclaimed sin the course of
time matter of purely federal cognizmce
has come TO be an essential element of our
organization. We mean the internal
revenue system"
But the subscribers OF that journal were
so bitter and unanimous iu protesting
against such proposition that change
came over the spirit Of its Intelligent editor,
60 that IN later issue he thus sets forth q
revised view Of the case:
WeGdmire President Cleveland for his sturdy
Democracy for, his full appreciation of the
duties and responsibilities of his high Office
and for his faithful discharge of those duties
and responsibilities, but We must continue to
demand the absolute repeal OF the undemo,
cratic, annoying internal revenue system
That is the voice of the people of the State.
That would seem to be the voice of the
people Cf seyeral states, and our esteemed
contemporary 10 to be congratulated upon
his discovery, even though "an essential ee-
ment Of the Democratic organization"
should have 10 so.
National Republican., 1887-12-30
F0R SALE
LOsT IND FOUYD.

DATRlCK O'EAkRELL, ATTORNEY-AT-
T. Law, 1919 street northwest. Residence
1881 V street northwest oc15-ly
National Republican., 1887-12-30
PERSONALITIES,

Col. LAMONT IS expected back to-day.
SECRETARY ESDIcoTT has resumed his OIL.
clal duties.
HON. s, PEEsTIS, minister to Hayti, Is regis.
tered at the Arlington.
MR.. NJ. LIPMAS, large rGuche owner, Is
registered at the Ebbitt.
Mrs. HARRY R. BACON (nee Florence Hop
kins), of Toledo, Ohio, is visiting her mother
for few weeks.
Mr.. FRANK THOMSON, vice president of the
Pennsylvania railroad, with his wife and chill
dren, Is at the Arlington.
DR.. FRANK T. HOWE. OF the Post, was sud.
denly called to Boston last night, on account
of the death of u relative, and was accompa-
MED by Mrs. Howe, They will return next
Monday.
Miss McGLENsEY, daughter OF Commander
McGlensey, of the navy, will spend the winter
with the family of Commander Nelson at lil1
q street northwest, and will receive with Mrs.
ana Miss Nelson on New Years day Monday.
Mrs. JULIA FRASER DANIELS has returned
from the Hot Springs much improved In
health, and is at 0l2 NJ street. She win leave
for the south tomorrow
National Republican., 1887-12-30
no NroIon ron MAYoR.
Tic Alexandria Council Fail to MhGu
Nomination.

Tic Alexandria Council Fail to MhGu
Nomination.
The Democratic members OF the Alexan-
dria common council met In ciueus last
evening TO select candidate for mayor, to
be balloted for at meeting of the council.
There were but two candidates before the
caucus for the ominaton-Aldermau
Henry Strauss and L. i. Downham, Tue
caucus was presided over by CouncIlman
Sweeney, president Of the council. Both
candidates had equal strength before the
caucus, and, although ten ballots were
taken, no choice resulted, each clndi-
date having eight votes on
each ballot Whether another
caucus will be held, or whether the council
will elect mayor without any nomination
having been previously made, is as yet un.
determined.
II Is thought that at the next meeting Of
the directors OF the Citizens Nation VI Bank
either Benonl Wheat or Edward Dalg r.
field Will he chosen president o. the insti-
tuition In place Of John B. Smoot, deceased.
j. II. Strider, Of Alexandria, has been
appointed foreman Of the Richmond and
Danyille printing Office. This position was
formerly held by Chas. II. House. The
new appointee is councilman from the
third ward, Alexandria.
National Republican., 1887-12-30

single corle' roI nue ytar......,,".'., .,.... 7be
Ci1ps Of ten for uue Ysai cr clubs OF Eve Tor 80 s,
Fxsrn cory mailed fec 10 party tccurlng she
aub, Postage paid,
National Republican., 1887-12-30

Mr.. scuoENHor, consul at Tunstall,
England, has made report, showing that
many lines Of goods highly protected by
the tariff were being sold in the Ulitoi
States as chcaply as 10 free trAds EnglaaI.
He says:
So far as clothing aul dry god, In general
are concerned, iill cotton goods fully as
cheap In the Unit3d States as here. shi.,lnZ5
and ,heetIng' If anything, are superior in
quality FOR tue same price. Articles OF under.
wear for women are superior ia wofkmln,h'p y
and cGosp?r In price IN the United States. Nor
are mems shirts, when chiefly Of co.tol, any
cheaper here. 0! boots aui shoes, factory
made, the same may b. made. Articiol made
to order, hc says, ar5 che lp,r in Elgln |, pY-
ing TO the lower prices Of hGld Labor, bl. the
difference In prices Of ready. made things is not
80 marked, In workmanship aud finish
fluid the corresponding articles OF whlie5lls
manufacture superior IN the uni.ei 5Mtas.
This is true OF clothiag, az well as OF cJllar',
cuffs, and Ike articles,
Consul Suhoenhof then gives the wages
paid per week in the AK rl!lls Of Ireland,
and we have taken from the testimony be-
fore the tanl commission tho wages paid
per weel; In FAX mills ia New Jersey, the
protection being an average OF 3j per cent.
ud yGlurcu
National Republican., 1887-12-30
ELrcrRIclrY IN OHM.
Americans tho First TO Introduce Thl
Modern Improvement.

Americans tho First to Introduce This
Modern Improvement.
William $. Crowell, United States consul
q at Annoy, Formosa, in his report to the D.
partment Of state comments on the fa3'
that while fully 05 per cent, OF the Formosl
teas find market In the United States only
one Of the tix foreign firms engaged in tho
trade Is American. lie regards II as mat
ter OF regret that the prof able trade shJuld
be so largely Ia the hands OF EUgllsh IN r.
chants, and he thluks tharAmerlcin capital
should be able TO ilnd there a profitable
Yield for invcslment, aud ultimately place
this trade ia American hands, where Il
properly belotgs.
lie calls attention 10 the w1nlMtll
strides toward modern Ideas and lnprlyo
meut which have taken place 10 Form i3t
during the past five year,, and insta1ces Of
one of them the fuct that the governor gen
erai las decided 20 light tnc ruriu.i.l
capital with electricity, md ha1 rlrcll5
given tho contract thereof to 4 well En0Hu
American house, long engaged Ia the Chiu4
trade This American firm has likewlsr
contracted to build two fast steamer, with
triple expansion engines, for his eXcellgney,
ard also n steam sawmill, to be used in
making lumber and timber for his many
Improvements. Taiplkfoo will be the ilCsr
native city to be lighted by electricity, aud
1t 10 gratifying TO know that an Amuric AZ
house has the contract for Furnishing The
necessary plant and introducing this mod.
ern Improvement in China.
National Republican., 1887-12-30

Ir is charged against Republican mem
hers Of the United States Senate that tneir
opposition 70 the conformation OF Lamar TO
the Supreme Ueueh Is Gu3 wholly to sec.
tUnal prejudice. Now, sectional prejudice
has nothing to DO with the matter; nor
have war auimosI,les the most distant rell-
ton TO the existing hostility to Llmrr.
i.smai's confirmation is opposed not be-
cause he was q confederate or rebel, blf
because he was aud Is q secessionist; be-
cause to-day he believes In the doctrine Of
secession as completely as ever, and be-
cause man holding such theory OF our
government is emlnently unfit to be a mem
her Of that court which is the final inter.
prefer Of the laws OF the lani-those laws
which, as the constitution rec!tes, are SUI
preme, "apythiug in the laws Of the states
or the constitutions thereof to the contrary
Notwithstanding"
National Republican., 1887-12-30
STORM DIFFERS.

Such biting weather as we
are now having no man can
well afford 10 do without
one Of our storm defying
Ulsters, especially when we
place the prices within the
reach of all.
At ten dollars we are of
fering a dark blue ribbed
Chinchilla Beaver Ulster,
bound With cloth and lined
with cashmere, double
breasted and averaging so
inches in length.
At fifteen dollars we are
Offering an Oxford mixed
fur beaver Ulster, lined
with Woolsn cashmere.
Attwenty dollars We offer
listers made from Danish
fur beavers, lined with
handsome and warm wool
en- cashmere; sleeves lined
with satin.
At twenty-five dollars we
offer some handsome chin
chiila and fur beaver Ul-
sters, all lined with heavy
cashmere and some having
fur collars.
At thirty dollars we offer
army and navy uniform
listers, made from the reg
ulat1cn blue beaver, with
hoods and frogs.
At thirty.hve dollars we
offer o beautiful smooth
surfaced blue pilot. cloth
Ulster, trimmed with astra-
chan; collar Of same mate
rial aatracban] ,fastens with
frogs. Altogether an ultra
stylish garment.
All these listers have COL
lars 619 inches deep; they
are all double breasted and
will average so inches in
length; they are in fact
storm.defying garments
made fashionable by their
extreme usefulness, and
worn by millionaire and
workingman; they are COM
Portable garments. full fash.
ionable and form fitting
The man who once eXpe.
rienoes the benefits Of an
Ulster on a day like Lhis is
not likely to be found with.
out one soon again.
National Republican., 1887-12-30
Free wool ond Free rrnde wnges,


President Cleveland has recommended
In most urgent manner that wool should
he put on the free list, the reason givan
being that with wool free the people would
get wooden goods cheaper.
President Cleveland Is mistaken In think
irg it is the duty on wool which makes lif o.
be true that II is sol woolcn goods more
costly IN tho United states than abroll. II
there were any increased cost OF production
In this case 1t would be caused by the dix.
ference in wages, not IN the material used.
As a matter Of fact, oven with duly on
wool and higher wages, the woolcn ggols
purchased by tho people for whom tn
President made his plaiutiye appeal for
"flee woo' are made as che5ply in this
country as In FREQ trade England.
But II the duty were removed The Eaglsh
manufacturers would Hood the country with
their goods, selling them below cost, aDl
cur factories would bave 10 close and leave
thcmarl;ct 10 them, when they could readily
rocoup their losses by making us poy any
price asked, or wages would have to 90
down to the English standard, aud the
Eugllh manufacturers thus DO driven from
The country.
There are twouty-six different occupations
10 the woulCu factory, ana bciog we give d
table showing the wages plil IN a wooden
tactory in England and one IN New York
Tic wages OF only seventeen Of the em
rloyee in The English factory Greo.ainlhlc,
and tho average Is 90 cents as dy'a
w5gts, whilst 10 New York the ay,rly, ls
sl53
Do the workiugmcn Of tho country want
free woodland frse trade wagg,a Tley g,
together
Tho following shows the daily We zas plid
National Republican., 1887-12-30
Improyed Order of Red Men.

At the regular meeting of Onondaga
Tribe, No. 10, l. o. Z. NJ, held last nigh
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term: l.. II. Patterson, sachem
George Dumbhart, senior sycamore; Chas.
9. Beveridge, junior sycamore; Henr
Smith, chief OF records; Charles Bid, keepei
OF w0mpum; Joseph Acton, prophet; George
Gardner, Frank Bell, &. E, Dum5hart
William Schnaebel, and Richard Harduett
trustees. After the closing OF the tribe all
present were invited to Harvey's restaurant
iorluncheon by Junior Sycamore Bsverldge
National Republican., 1887-12-30
TIE VETERANS FAIR.
it VIII be Held in the Light Infantry
Armory.

Armory.
The executive committee OF gentlemen
bavng charge of the arrangements con
nected with the proposed Grand Army fai
held their weekly meeting last night at th,
Grand Army building. Reports were re
celyed from the various subcommittee in
dlcating that the enterprise will be sic
cess. The committee decided that To,
Grand Army Hall was too small and unsuit
able, and 1t was agreed TO engage tn
Washington Light Infantry armOry from
Feb. % to Mar. 0, 1883.
From what could be learned from tn
committee On decorations the armory vii
be MADE to present fairy scene. Ia,
ladies, under the management of Mrs. Sen
otor Ingalls,, are already organizing and :.
meeting will be held at her residence thi.
morning to perfect permanent ladies' ex,
ecutiv- committee.
National Republican., 1887-12-30

as war tax, and the &c ity for II NJ long
exists but am not in favor Of reducing tan
to the exclusion OF other things. had rather
see the tex taken n the necessities Of ita
FIST and if had TO choose between the tw1
would prefer it at last, but ! 90 believe that
tho internal revenue is unjust, exactiug, and
OUGHT 10 be rcpeAled.
National Republican., 1887-12-30
Election of Omcers,

IvRnhoe Castle, No. 4, Knights of the Golden
Eagle, has elected the following officers: y. G f,
J. II. Greer; V, c., j. d. Colt; S, II, ]. G.
Wright, V. H., W. l., Stables; II. p. II. f. Bart
NJ, OF H., d. A. Mcdonald; X. of E., p, Baoh
Smith; aud q. of f., a. l.. Salzstein, jr.
ular meeting last evening elected the follow.
ing officers tor the ensuing term K +. q Cox.
gins, S. NJ; 5. W. Maddux, ST., w. NJ; 5. Il
DOreis, J. NJ; J, w. Carter, II. S o. L New
top, i. e.; j. NJ. Richards, treasurer; II. N
Bennett, chaplain, and W. E, Taylor, con-
duCtOf.
National Republican., 1887-12-30
a CyeIone inehIaryland.

FREDERICK, MD, Dec. 2o.-Thls city was
visited early this morning by the mast violent
wind storm ever known by the oldest people
here. Anumher of houses wera unroofed and
large trees nprooted. Several wagons aud the
Jefferson mall coach were uplifted and dashed
to the roadside, completely demolishlng them.
Pedestrians were afraid TO venture on the
streets. Much damage IS reported throughout
Frederick county
National Republican., 1887-12-30
IBT wEEKLY RATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Only 81 for Two YCrrs-lSS7 and 1883,

hich Includes tie ccntcst OF the nc1l Presidential
Election,
National Republican., 1887-12-30
1rAPpY r.IrrLE roflKs
Participating In Charming sar
Claus gWutatn.

Participating In Charming santi
Claus Cautatn.
The cantatg OF Santa Claus given by IN
Epiphany Church last night at the Rifles
Jrmory Was au enjoyable event for 5Jth
young aud old. Alter the instrument.
prologue by Miss Conn, the curtain rJ.
upon o sccue Of happy children surrouH1
Ing Peace, Love, Hope, and Joy, rep'c
scuttd 10y the Misses Norton, BJbIla.
CamghcN GuA jenkins. After the s'u.
"ilnppv Nce'ing.n the scng "H ul, a.
HulI" was sung with such luster that Oh
children iu the audience caud hardly ~
fren from Joining in. Then came the 40
nouucnmeut by Mirth (Nlss llOwclO o.
Jack FrOEt, with 80 much grace and dls'
as to cause the children to recGiy.
him with almost generous welcome
Of Jack Frost after a promise Of pleu-r 0
ice ond snow, amid the yclis anI shouts o
the hundred children on the stage. In On
next scene Of the nursery The litt.e mother.
by Miss Hutchinson, dear little girl btttiul
IN her lap and around four little girls kneel
ing in their night dresses, with uprlissJ
hands, singing good night in their baby
voices to Jesus, brought the tears to many
eyes, which was followed with laughter
when, after they had been put to bed, they
could not refrain from peeping TO SEQ Il
Santa Claus had arrived. The song OF th'
fairies putting them under the spell o.
sleep was very touching. Between tht
scenes Niles Hawey sang some select songs
The Entertainment will be repeated to nigut
National Republican., 1887-12-30
HEAVY WINNING Al EUounE.
One Fourteenth Interest in Valuable
Silver Mine.


An interesting feature of the report OF the
United States consul at Sydney upon the
rich silver mines Of the Barrier Ranges, New
South Wales, selates to the Broken Hill
Proprietary Company's claim to its mine,
now said to be valued at G25, 10000 The
consul says; "a game OF cuchre for one
fourteenth OF the mine was played, and,
although full share did not represent the
stake, the then value OF that share dependel
on the result Of the game-depended, in.
deed, on one man holding more trumps
than his opponent. The scene oc
cured at Mount Gipps homestead
one night about three years ago, when Mr.
MscCullock, the Manager, and Mr.. Cox, au
employe on the station, played euchre t1
decide whether the latter should give tn
former ESQ for fourteenth share IN th,
the Broken Hill mines, which were jus
then being prospected. Mr.. Cox won, and
has since had reason to bless the man who IN
vented pack Of caIds. Monte Carlo Ia.
been the scene of many huge gambIDa
transaction, but it doubtful II ever tn
result Of single game equaled the preseu
value (nearly e200, ,000) OF the stake playeo
for in the GiDps homestead"
National Republican., 1887-12-30
VISITING COREAN EMBASSY
En- Route from Japan to Thi'
Country.

Ih iNoulc Japan W
Country.
The Secretary OF State has been informed
of the departure for the United States 81 a
Corean embassy, which left Kanagawa,
Japan,per steamship Cityof Rio dc Jauelro,
on the Goth instant. The embassy Is con.
posed as follows; Mr.. PAX Chun Yum, min.
lister plenipotentlary; Mr.. VI Wuu Yum
first secretary OF legation; Mr.Yi Chah Yum,
interpreter; Mr.. Kaug Chin He, private
secretary TO the minister; Mr. VI Hyun Yun,
private secretary to the first secretary Of
legation; Mr.. VI la Yung, second secre
tary Of legation; Mr.. VI Sang Jay, third
secretary OF legation, and Mr.. II. N. Allen
NJ. d., foreign secretary of legation.
Secretary Fairchild, having been in,
formed Of the proposed visit, has Instructed
the collector OF customs at Slu Francisco
TO accord the embassy the usual courtesies
on their arrival at that port, and to ficiIl.
tate the speedy passage OF their baggage
and personal effects.
National Republican., 1887-12-30

Fnw4nD b, FoN secretary.
National Republican., 1887-12-30
= short and Easy Cut to Reduction.


The free trade Democracy makes great
pretense Of opposition to protection be-
cause It repels foreign trade and limits
our exports. OF course the pretcnse is
hollow, lacking the substantial plausl.
bility OF ordinary sopbistry. But it has
deceived great many unthinking people,
ind thus serves the party purpose.
There are points suggested by thi; Demo.
cratic pre'ense which it would be well TO
emphasize. They may take practical form
In legislation. One OF them relates to the
tobacco trade. This country exported last
year nearly three hundred million pounds
of tobacco, valued at S25,G0O,0O0, and this
Notwithstanding the burdensome aud odl.
Gus internal tax on the production, by
which more than the value Of the exports
went to swell the surplus In the treasury.
Yet, Ia face OF this fact, the President and
the free trade wing Of the Democracy are
opposed to repeating this tax. Rather than
to reduce the revenues and the surplus
BY striking this burden from the home pro.
ducer, they would tighten the burden OF
the foreign capitalist by abolshng protec-
tive duties, and allowlog the III paid labor
Of Europe an equal advantage with our own
In the home market.
TIE repeal Of the tobacco tax would o.
once reduce the surplus, abolish system
Of taxation always hltetul and give new
impetus to our agricultural Industry.
Doubtless It would double the amount Of
exports within one year. Besides, 1t would
involve lar. @ reduction Of expenses in the
revenue department.
What answer can Congress give for not,
within one month, by the shortest, easiest,
most widely beneficial, aud the most econo-
mlcal process, releasing $3O,OO0,0o0 Of
taxes?
National Republican., 1887-12-30
.rr -. l.rc.irInr.

TAs,e intending 10 receive on New Yslrs
D.. canuays Tie same auuounaalby s.udnE
their names ,o tho REr"gu.a@ Only au.
upr4l publications win Do made, ana Che
names c,.ho9 receiving aud ladies' assisting
should ba sen. in as sooa @, possible, as q.
t0a.er7u'.l.r3hle t.ne 20 p1'para taeliHl
which WIFI be- pgb,sHed u2g. Monday m)s1-